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SolidCAM is the Complete,
‘Best-in-Class’ CAM Suite for
Profitable CNC-Programming in
SolidWorks
SolidCAM, including the revolutionary iMachining, is
seamlessly integrated in SolidWorks, with full toolpath
associativity to the SolidWorks model. With the singlewindow integration in SolidWorks, all machining
operations can be defined, calculated and verified
without leaving the parametric SolidWorks assembly
environment.
All 2D and 3D geometries used for machining are fully
associative to the SolidWorks design model. If you
make any changes to your SolidWorks model, all of
your CAM operations will be automatically updated.
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Major Benefits of Using
SolidCAM in SolidWorks:
▶▶ SolidWorks Look and Feel through seamless
Single Window integration
▶▶ Full associativity: toolpaths automatically update
when SolidWorks model changes
▶▶ SolidCAM’s 10+ years as SolidWorks Gold Partner
▶▶ SolidCAM works in the SolidWorks assembly mode
to define Fixtures, Tooling and Vices
▶▶ SolidCAM + SolidWorks is scalable with packages
for all CNC machine types and applications
▶▶ The integrated CAD/CAM-Solution SolidWorks
+ SolidCAM is available from SolidCAM at a
competitive bundle-price
SolidCAM – The Leading
Integrated CAM Solution
in SolidWorks
SolidCAM + SolidWorks
Automates IC Test System
Manufacturing for Essai
You Never Have to Leave the
SolidWorks Window!
Deniz Valle, Essai Corporation Operations Manager:
▶▶ “Because SolidCAM is completely integrated with
SolidWorks CAD software, we are actually building
our CAM programming within SolidWorks.”
▶▶ “This approach shortens the learning curve for
programmers, offers greater geometry editing
and manipulation power to manufacturing, and
provides a common tool for supporting interaction
between designers and machinists.”
▶▶ “The integrated approach facilitates discussion
and resolution of manufacturing issues because
everyone is working with the same model and
the same modeler. We communicate issues and
features a lot better working with an integrated
system.”
Barabi, Essai Corporation Founder & Manager:
▶▶ “If changes are made on the manufacturing side,
we capture them on both the design side and
the manufacturing side because SolidWorks and
SolidCAM are fully associative.”
▶▶ “The integrated approach has a lot of advantages,
including saving time, accessing a single geometry
file, and using the intelligence of our design data in
a more efficient, systematic way.”
Larry Rehak, Intricate Metal Forming Co:
▶▶ “In the last 45 days, since loading the SolidCAM trial
version integrated in SolidWorks, I’ve been able
to program complex parts and run them without
concern. The machine seems to run smoother than
before, cutters last longer and confidence levels are
high. I am able to train others here to use SolidCAM
with ease. The software is pretty self-explanatory
and the tutorials are easy to follow.”
Terry Kramer, Kramer Design Corp.:
▶▶ “The tight integration with SolidWorks makes my
design-to-production life cycle easy and fast. The
SolidCAM support team is rock solid. I do some
pretty complex 4-axis production projects and
SolidCAM handles them very nicely.”
www.solidcam.com
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iMachining 2D
Imagine putting the Knowledge
and Experience of Hundreds of
CAM and CNC Masters in the
Palm of Your Hand – Experience
iMachining’s Wizard & Toolpath!
Unique Technology Wizard
Patented iMachining:
“Simply Amazing”
This is what customers, machine tool manufacturers
and tooling companies alike say about iMachining.
The revolutionary iMachining CAM module, fully
integrated in SolidWorks, will make you and your CNC
machines more profitable and more competitive than
ever before.
SolidCAM’s iMachining has the exclusive patented
iMachining Technology Wizard, the industry’s first and
only Tool Wizard that automatically calculates the
cutting conditions for the iMachining toolpath.
The unique Technology Wizard provides optimal feeds
and speeds, taking into account the toolpath, stock
and tool material as well as machine specifications.
The Revolution in CNC Machining
▶▶ Saves 70% and more in CNC machining time
▶▶ Extends tool life dramatically
▶▶ Provides optimal feeds and speeds, taking into
account the toolpath, stock and tool material as
well as machine specifications
iMachining provides unbelievable savings and
increased efficiency in your milling CNC operations,
translating into profits and success. All SolidCAM
customers worldwide, who bought iMachining, are
enjoying these immense savings!
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Using the “Controlled Step Over” technology,
the iMachining toolpath ensures that the cutting
conditions set by the Wizard are strictly adhered to.
SolidCAM with iMachining is the only CAM system that
takes out the guesswork from defining the cutting
conditions and automatically provides the optimum
values for milling.
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“We have found all claims for iMachining to
hold true in Dixon Surgical - incredible tool
life, faster cycles, lighter cutting loads and
protection of small cutters. The user interface
is very clear and programming iMachining is
faster than traditional strategies.”
Jay Dixon, Dixons Surgical, UK
“Every day we don‘t use SolidCAM’s
iMachining we are losing money!”
SolidCAM’s iMachining highlights:
▶▶ Increased productivity due to shorter cycles time savings 70% and more!
▶▶ Dramatically increased tool life
▶▶ Unmatched hard material machining
▶▶ Outstanding small tool performance
Jason Near, Rotary Airlock , IL, USA
“With iMachining, even on low-performance
machines, we can reach very high metal
removal rates”
Dreiling Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany
▶▶ 4-Axis and Mill-Turn iMachining
▶▶ Automatic, optimal feeds and speeds
by the unique Technology Wizard
▶▶ High programming productivity
▶▶ Best user-interface
▶▶ Shortest learning curve in the Industry
www.solidcam.com
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iMachining 3D
Utilizing Proven iMachining 2D
& Technology Wizard Algorithms
for Roughing and Semi-Finish of
Molds, Complex 3D Parts and 3D
Prismatic Parts
Exclusive iMachining 3D Features:
▶▶ Quick solid geometry selection
▶▶ Optimized machining of each Z-Step, using proven
iMachining 2D technology
▶▶ Deep roughing utilizes the whole length of the flute,
shortening cycle time and increasing tool life
▶▶ Rest material machining in small upward steps,
optimized for constant scallop height, further
shortens cycle time
iMachining 3D provides amazing 3D machining
results, regularly saving 70 % in machining time, even
reaching up to 90 % savings.
iMachining 3D automatically produces a complete,
ready to run CNC program, with optimal cutting
conditions achieved by the expert Knowledgebased Technology Wizard, to rough and rest rough a
complete 3D part, all in a single operation, both for 3D
surfaced and prismatic parts.
Combined with its full-depth step-down, intelligent
step-up, localized machining and smart positioning,
iMachining 3D eliminates almost all retracts, long
positioning, and air cutting to produce the shortest
optimal cycle times in the industry for roughing
and semi-finish of molds, complex 3D parts and 3D
prismatic parts.
Combined with SolidCAM HSM Finish, iMachining 3D
provides a complete machining solution for 3D parts.
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▶▶ Intelligent localized machining and optimal ordering
eliminates almost all long positioning moves and
retracts, producing the shortest times in the industry
▶▶ A dynamically updated 3D stock model eliminates all
air cutting
▶▶ Tool path automatically adjusts to avoid contact
between the holder and updated stock at every stage
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Menes Saves 85 % in Cycle Time
in Steel with iMachining 3D!
“I hope we get such results every day – we will
have great savings in costs with iMachining
3D!”
Igor, Chief Programmer, Menes
iMachining 3D for Prismatic Parts
With iMachining 3D, you can also mill prismatic parts,
which include multiple pockets and islands. This is
done in one operation, directly from the solid model
of the part and the solid model of the stock, without
the need for defining geometry chains. iMachining
3D will then calculate the toolpath automatically and
optimally – drastically reducing programming time.
iMachining 3D Cuts Machining
Time by 75 % against another
CAM-System on Makino CNC:
“iMachining 3D cut machining time from 4
hours, with a Competitor’s CAM, down to 58
minutes ... a 75 % time savings!”
Galtronics, China
SolidCAM Customer A.P.A. on
iMachining 2D & 3D, mainly for
Aluminum machining:
“‘Amazing’, I have no words to describe my
satisfaction from iMachining - I can’t even
imagine how much time it will save us in
Aluminum!”
David Franko, Owner, A.P.A.
www.solidcam.com
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2.5D Milling
The Most Powerful & Easiest
to create 2.5D CNC Milling
Toolpaths: Full Interactive
Control + Feature Recognition!
Interactive 2.5D Mill Operations
Besides the standard 2.5D milling profiling, pocketing
and drilling operations, SolidCAM offers:
▶▶ Chain modification options (offsetting, trimming,
extending etc.), enabling changes to geometry
without changing the CAD model
▶▶ Automatic rest material machining to cut the
material remaining after using larger tools
▶▶ Chamfering using the same geometry defined in
Profile or Pocket operation
The most straightforward, easy-to-use interface,
seamlessly integrated in SolidWorks, combined with
the latest tool path technology, provides the fastest,
most powerful and easiest to create 2.5D CNC Milling
tool paths.
Easily work on parts, assemblies, and sketch geometry
to define your CNC machining operations. Quickly
place fixtures and components for full visualization.
Best of Both Worlds: Complete
Interactive Control + Feature
Recognition
SolidCAM provides both interactive and automated 2.5D
milling operations on SolidWorks models. Designed
for both the novice and advanced user, SolidCAM
offers the best of both worlds, with your choice of fully
controlled selection of geometry, parameters and CNC
programming strategies or Automated Pocket and Drill
Recognition and machining.
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▶▶ Thread Milling operation for machining of standard
internal and external threads
▶▶ Engraving of text on flat and wrapped faces and
middle line engraving of a multi-line text
▶▶ 3D Contour operation drives the tool along a 3D
curve, cutting the model at different depths
▶▶ Machining of geometry wrapped around rotation
axes, by transforming linear movement to rotary
movement
▶▶ Special operation for machining of the side slots
with undercut by a T-slot tool.
Pocket Recognition
Takes SolidCAM‘s powerful pocketing operation to
the next level, by automatically identifying all pockets
on the CAD model. All strategies and options of the
standard Pocket operation are available, combined
with variable levels and depths recognized from the
model faces.
Drill Recognition
Cycle Toolbox
Automatic recognition and grouping of holes from the
solid model with option to modify resulting geometry.
A single Drill Recognition operation can machine
groups of holes on varying levels and depths.
A very useful and convenient Cycle Toolbox provides
additional specialized sub-operations for slots,
corners, bosses, ruled surface, etc.
www.solidcam.com
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HSS
High Speed Surface Machining of Localized
Surfaces – Important Module for Every
Machine Shop!
SolidCAM HSS is a high speed surface machining
module for smooth and powerful machining
of localized surface areas in the part, including
undercuts. It provides easy selection of the surfaces to
be machined, with no need to define the boundaries.
It supports both standard and shaped tools.
Total Tool Control to Machine
Only the Areas You Choose
HSS is the CAM module that takes your 2.5D
machining way beyond profiles, pockets and faces,
providing a 3D machining capability by driving along
specific surfaces on prismatic and 3D parts.
Powerful Surface Machining
Strategies for Smooth, GougeFree & Optimal Toolpaths
The SolidCAM HSS Module provides numerous surface
machining strategies, that produce an efficient,
smooth, gouge-free and optimal toolpath to finish the
selected surfaces.
HSS provides special toolpath linking options,
generating smooth and tangential lead-ins and leadouts. The linking moves between the toolpaths can
be controlled by the user to avoid holes and slots,
without the need to modify the model’s surface.
Retracts can be performed to any major plane.
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The HSS toolpath is focused on single or multiple
surfaces and excels in creating a flowing toolpath on
a group of surfaces that make up a complex 3D shape,
e.g. fillets.
Experience total tool control to machine only
areas you choose, without the need of constraint
boundaries or construction geometry.
Advanced Gouge Control for
Holder, Arbor and Tool
Complete Gouge Control is available for Holder, Arbor
and Tool. Adjoining Check Surfaces that are to be
avoided can be selected. Several retract strategies are
available, under full user control.
Important Module for Every
Machine Shop
The advantages of the SolidCAM HSS module translate
to significantly increased surface quality. The SolidCAM
HSS module is an important add-on for every machine
shop for the machining of all types of parts.
Advanced Linking
Total freedom to control tool entry and tool exit
motion, to remove the need for surface modifications.
Toolpaths can be extended or trimmed, gaps and
holes can be jumped, and you can choose from
multiple lead-in/lead-out options.
Handling Undercut in HSS
Use Tapered, Lollipop, or T-Slot tools for undercuts or
difficult to cut geometry.
www.solidcam.com
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Indexial 5-Axis Milling
Powerful SolidCAM Indexial, Multi-Sided
Machining – Easiest Coordinate System
Definition!
A common scene in any machine shop today is that
4- and 5-axis CNC machines are increasing production,
providing faster cycle times.
SolidCAM provides an effective and easy way to
program on multiple sides of a part. SolidCAM is
exceptionally strong in indexial 4/5-axis machining.
Easiest Coordinate System
Definition for Indexial 5-Axes!
Tired of dealing with construction views, copying
models, and rotating them in space for new
alignments? Do you still copy and transform geometry
to separate layers for indexial programming?
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Experience single machine home position, with
One-click orientations for indexed setups – SolidCAM
speeds up multi-sided machining by eliminating
multiple coordinate system constructions. Define a
Coordinate System on the fly, by just picking a face,
and continue programming your part.
▶▶ SolidCAM’s “select a face and machine” is the
fastest approach to indexial programming
▶▶ Our coordinate system manager keeps track of all
necessary data for each tool orientation
▶▶ Solid Verify simulation shows tool holders and
fixtures, together with material removal for all
machining operations
For controllers with advanced plane rotation or
coordinate rotation functions, SolidCAM’s post
processors are built to use these internal CNC
functions. If you have a machine without such
functions, users can input the part location inside
SolidCAM and the G-code will handle all of the
transformations for each rotation.
Efficient, Edit-Free G-Code for
Multi-Axis Machines
SolidCAM offers multiple options to get efficient
G-code for multi-axis machines.
SolidCAM‘s post processor can be set up to handle
all rotations and work offset shifting, to eliminate
the need for setting up multiple work offsets at the
machine. Whether your controller can calculate part
rotations internally or it needs the post processor to
handle rotations, SolidCAM has this covered.
Our philosophy to indexial milling is simple: from
software to G-code – make the process for indexial
milling the same as for single-sided milling. No need
for any special functions or tricks inside the software
to machine multi-sided parts – it should just work!
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HSM - 3D High
Speed Machining
Powerful Roughing and the Finest Finish
Toolpaths available for 3D Machining!
HSR – High Speed Roughing
SolidCAM HSR provides powerful high-speed roughing
strategies including contour, hatch, hybrid ribroughing and rest roughing.
Experience 3D machining taken to an entirely new
level of smoothness, efficiency and smart machining,
with the finest toolpaths available anywhere for 3D
machining.
SolidCAM‘s HSR/HSM module is a very powerful and
market-proven 3D high-speed machining module for
complex 3D parts, aerospace parts, molds, tools and
dies.
It offers unique machining and linking strategies for
generating 3D high-speed toolpaths. It smoothes the
paths of both cutting moves and retracts, wherever
possible, to maintain a continuous machine tool
motion - an essential requirement for maintaining
higher feedrates and eliminating dwelling.
HSM – High Speed Finishing
With SolidCAM’s HSM module, retracts to high Z
levels are kept to a minimum. Angled where possible
and smoothed by arcs, retracts do not go any higher
than necessary, minimizing air cutting and reducing
machining time.
The result of HSM is an efficient and smooth toolpath
that translates to increased surface quality, less wear
on your tools and a longer life for your machine tools.
With demands for ever-shorter lead and production
times, lower costs and improved quality, High Speed
Machining is a must in today‘s machine shops.
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HSM – 3D Machining to the
Highest Level
SolidCAM HSM module is a powerful solution
for all users who demand advanced High-Speed
Machining capabilities. It can also used to improve the
productivity of older CNC’s with reduced air cutting
and smoothing arcs that maintain continuous tool
motion.
The SolidCAM HSM module features several
enhancements to CAM technology that make high
speed operations possible, including avoiding sharp
angles in the tool path, ensuring that the tool stays
in contact with the part as much as possible, and
optimizing non-machining moves to reduce air cutting
and generating smooth and tangential lead in/out.
Let us show you how HSM takes 3D Machining
performance to the highest level – all with your
current machines.
Any HSM 3D machining strategy can be controlled by
specifying the surface slope angle to be machined or
by specifying the machining boundary.
A comprehensive set of boundary creation tools are
provided, including silhouette boundaries, cutter
contact area boundaries, shallow boundaries, rest
area boundaries and user defined boundaries.
www.solidcam.com
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Simultaneous
5-Axis Milling
Powerful Simultaneous 5-Axis Toolpaths
with a Very Friendly User-Interface
SolidCAM 5-Axis machining supports all 5-Axis
machine tools including Table/Table, Table/Head and
Head/Head gantry machines as well as the latest MillTurn machining centers.
Benefit from the most tested and proven 5-axis CNC
milling toolpaths in the industry, with the most
advanced control over all aspects of toolpath and
collision checking and with a very friendly user
interface.
▶▶ Wide variety of Simultaneous 5x cutting strategies
▶▶ Flowline cutting produces a toolpath that follows
the natural shape of the component
▶▶ Multi-surface finish machining keeps the tool
normal to the surface (or with specified lead and
lag) to provide a smooth surface finish
▶▶ Specific application solutions for SWARF, MultiBlade, Port, Contour 5x, Multi-Axis drill and
conversion of HSM to Sim 5-Axis
▶▶ Advanced tool tilting control and direct control on
side tilting and lead\lag angles
▶▶ Automatic gouge avoidance strategies that check
each part of the tool and the holder
▶▶ Realistic full 3D machine simulation with
comprehensive collision and axis limits checking
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Flexibility and Control
Each 5-Axis machining strategy provides sophisticated
options for approach/link control and tool axis
control.
Link and approach moves are fully gouge protected
and different strategies may be used depending on
the distance of the link move. SolidCAM also provides
options for control over lead/lag and side tilt angles to
give complete control over the final toolpath.
Collision Avoidance for
Tool and Holder
Collision Avoidance is supported for both the tool and
holder and a range of alternatives is offered to avoid
collision. The machine simulation provides complete
Cutter and Tool-holder gouge checking.
SWARF Machining
SWARF machining allows the
side of the tool to be tilted over
to machine the side wall at the
correct angle. SWARF cutting uses the whole cutting
length of the tool, resulting in better surface quality
and shorter machining time.
Multi-Blade
Machining
The Multi-blade machining
operation easily handles impellers and bladed disks,
with multiple strategies to efficiently rough and finish
each part of these complex shapes. Multi-bladed
parts are used in many industries and this operation
is specifically designed to generate the necessary
toolpaths for the different multi-blade configurations.
Port Machining
The Port machining operation
is an easy-to-use method for
machining ports with tapered
lollipop tools, and has collision checks for the entire
tool. It provides both roughing and finishing toolpaths
to make ports from castings or billet.
Contour 5-Axis
Machining
The Contour 5-axis machining
strategy tilts the tool along a
chained 3D profile drive curve, while aligning the tool
axis according to defined tilt lines, making it ideal for
generating 5-axis toolpath for deburring and trimming.
Multi-Axis Drilling
The Multi-Axis Drilling
operation uses SolidCAM’s
automatic hole recognition
and then performs drilling, tapping or boring cycles, at
any hole direction easily and quickly. All the advanced
linking, tilting and collision avoidance strategies are
available in this operation.
Convert HSM to
Sim 5-Axis
The Convert HSM to Sim 5-Axis
milling operation converts
HSM 3D toolpaths to full 5-Axis
collision-protected toolpaths.
This will maintain optimum contact point between the
tool and the part and enables the use of shorter tools
for more stability and rigidity.
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Turning
SolidCAM Module for Fast and
Efficient Turning
SolidCAM provides the most comprehensive turning
package with powerful toolpaths and techniques for
fast and efficient turning.
SolidCAM Turning provides functionality for a wide
range of machine tools, including 2-Axis lathes, multiturret configurations, sub-spindle turning centers and
mill-turn machines.
On a mill-turn machine, C-, Y- and B-Axis milling and
drilling take place within the same program as the
turning, providing a fully integrated and associative
programming solution.
Updated Stock for both Turning
& Milling
SolidCAM produces advanced rough and finish profile
turning, together with support for facing, grooving,
threading and drilling in either canned cycles or long
G-code.
SolidCAM has the ability to keep the stock updated live
within the operations tree. Updated stock is supported
from the most basic 2-axis turning center, right through
to a CYB multi-turret, sub-spindle Mill-Turn CNC machine.
On a sub-spindle turning center, when a component is
transferred from the main spindle to the sub spindle,
the updated stock transfers with it. Any subsequent
machining on the sub-spindle will detect the stock in the
state that it left the main spindle, ultimately providing
the most efficient machining sequence possible.
Toolpath calculation takes into consideration the tooling insert, tool holder and previously machined stock
material, to avoid gouging and eliminate air cutting.
Standard fixture libraries are available and specialized
fixtures can be added.
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Advanced Turning Operations
▶▶ Balanced Roughing: two tools working
simultaneously, or in trailing mode, to perform
roughing turning of long and large parts
▶▶ Angled Grooving: performs internal or external
inclined grooves, at any defined angle
▶▶ Manual Turning: performs turning according to
user-defined geometry, regardless of stock and
target model
▶▶ 4th Axis Simultaneous Turning: performs
machining of curved profile using the B-axis
tilting capabilities of the tool, in order to machine
undercut areas in a single machining step
▶▶ Multi-Turret Synchronization: powerful capability
to synchronize multiple turret operations along a
machining time line
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Advanced Mill-Turn
Easy Programming for Complex Multiple
Turret and Multiple Spindle CNC Machines
▶▶ Support for multi-turret and multi-spindle
programming, with turret synchronization and full
machine simulation, is seamlessly integrated into
one extremely powerful package.
▶▶ All SolidCAM milling and turning operations,
including the powerful, revolutionary iMachining
operations, are available for the programming of
mill-turn machines. All ancillary devices can also be
defined and taken into account for simulation and
gouge checking.
The fastest growing and most demanding class of
CNC machines on the market today are multi-task
machines that combine several capabilities into one
machine – multiple spindles, multiple turrets, material
being machined in multiple stages, transferring from
spindle to spindle without handling, stock inserted at
one end, finished parts coming out the other.
4/5-Axis Simultaneous Mill-Turn machines have many
uses and allow much more flexibility and capabilities
not offered from other machine configurations. With
this in mind, many of these have multi-axes, upper
turrets, lower turrets, CYB and Sub Spindles.
SolidCAM has the advanced technology to support
the programming of all the latest multi-function CNC
machines, providing powerful tools that are easy
to learn and use, offering ultimate flexibility and
configurability.
▶▶ The use of tail stocks, steady rest, sub-spindles,
rotary and linear turrets along with C-Axis, CY-Axis
and B-Axis, are regular features on today’s Mill-Turn
machine tools. In this collision rich environment,
the programming of these machines is made simple
and safe by utilizing SolidCAM’s turning and milling
operations in a single environment.
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Easy Programming for Complex
Mill-Turn CNC Machines
SolidCAM goes beyond just programming these
complex machines, with intelligent management of
rest material between Milling and Turning operations,
for the most efficient toolpaths and reduced cycle
times, ensuring the highest possible productivity.
Machine ID
Defines the CNC machine
components and their
kinematics, enabling users
to setup and support the
most complicated millturn machines easily and
effectively.
iMachining in
Mill-Turn
In a mill-turn part, using
iMachining 2D & 3D saves you
programming and cycle time.
Additionally, iMachining has the very important
advantage of exerting smaller cutting forces,
eliminating vibrations and excessive tool wear, even in
situations of non-rigid workpiece holding.
MCO (Machine Control Operation)
MCO (Machine Control Operation) enables the user to
insert various control operations while manufacturing
a part. These operations control the CNC machine and
activate different options and devices such as: opening
or closing fixtures, activating coolants, rotating part,
moving part from one table to another …
Mill-Turn Machine Simulation
Mill-Turn machine simulation in SolidCAM offers a full
kinematic simulation package, supporting simulation
of all turning and milling operations and of all CNC
machine components and devices. The simulator
offers full collision detection between machine
components, workpiece, fixtures and tool holders.
Transfer Between Spindles
Control the transfer of parts between the main and
sub-spindle, using Machine Control Operations. Ready
made MCOs provide the best solution for this process.
All the cycles and movements are supported along
with the full graphics of the machine components
and auxiliary devices such as tail stock and steady
rest, providing safety as the part is fully tested before
reaching the actual machine tool.
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Solid Probe
New Module for Home Definition
and On-Machine Verification
SolidCAM’s Solid Probe Module
SolidCAM is bringing you Solid Probe, a new SolidCAM
module that provides capabilities for Home definition
and On-Machine Verification, using probes on the
CNC machine, to do setup and control the quality of
machined parts.
Full visualization of all the probe movements,
provided by SolidCAM Machine Simulation, enables
you to avoid any potential damage to the Probe tool.
Solid Probe is a Must Module for
Every Machinist using Probes:
▶▶ Easy Home definition
▶▶ On-Machine Verification
▶▶ Tool Presetter support
▶▶ Easy geometry selection on solid model
▶▶ Supports a wide range of probe cycles
▶▶ Visualization of all the Probe tool movements
▶▶ Support of different Probe controllers
Combined Probe and
Machining Operations
Machining operations and Probe operations are
intermixed in the SolidCAM CAM manager and can use
the same geometries on the solid CAD model. When
the solid model is changed, both the machining and
probe operations can be automatically synchronized
to the change.
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Home Definition
Preview of Cycle Movements
Solid Probe provides an easy solution for home
setting, using 16 different cycles, to easily define home
positions, replacing manual setup procedures.
Solid Probe uses the same geometry as the 2.5D
milling operations. Full control over tolerances,
different sorting options and direct preview of cycle
movements are provided.
Tool Presetter
Support
The Solid Probe module includes support of Tool
Presetter.
On-Machine Verification
Solid Probe cycles are used for measuring machined
surfaces, without transferring the part to a CMM
machine – the part can be inspected on the machine
tool itself.
This option enables checking milling or turning tools
between machining operations. It is a useful option
for tool checking, after every operation or every tool
change event. It enables tool breakage detection,
providing safe machining.
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About SolidCAM
Our Advantages
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iMachining
TechnologyWizard
Full automatic calculation of:
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SolidCAM is a Consistent Growth Leader and has been
named by CIMdata as the fastest growing CAM vendor
worldwide, five out of the past eight years.
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Feed Rate
Spindle Speed
Step Over
Depth
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InventorCAM has the Autodesk Certified Product
status and provides seamless, single-window
integration and full associativity to the Inventor
design model.
▶▶ The iMachining
Technology Wizard
provides a reliable
partner in automatically
determining speeds
and feeds and other
machining parameters.
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SolidCAM has the Certified Gold-Product
status from SolidWorks since 2003 and
provides seamless, single-window
integration and full associativity to the
SolidWorks design model.
▶▶ SolidCAM‘s unique, revolutionary iMachining
technology saves 70% in CNC machining time & more
and extends tool life dramatically.
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The integration strategy of SolidCAM, in the major 3D
mainstream CAD systems, SolidWorks and Inventor,
has created major growth and established SolidCAM
as the leaders in Integrated CAM.
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Founded 1984, SolidCAM has over 29 years of expertise
in CAM development and applications.
▶▶ Providing a powerful, easy-to-use, complete,
integrated CAD/CAM solution that supports the
complete range of major manufacturing applications
including iMachining 2D, iMachining 3D, 2.5D Milling,
High Speed Surface Milling, 3D Milling/High-Speed
Machining, Multi-Sided Indexial 4/5-Axes Milling,
Simultaneous 5-Axes Milling, Turning, Advanced MillTurn, WireEDM and Solid Probe.
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SolidCAM – The Leaders in
Integrated CAM
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▶▶ iMachining provides
unbelievable savings and
increased efficiency in your milling CNC operations,
translating into profits and success. All SolidCAM
customers worldwide, who bought iMachining, are
enjoying immense savings!
Our Sales & Support Network
SolidCAM Professor
Along with our worldwide direct sales and support
teams from our many international SolidCAM offices,
SolidCAM has a worldwide CAM distributor network in
50 countries, providing the best technical support and
post-processor customization.
Our SolidCAM professor videos provide hundreds of
easy to follow, tightly focused on a specific function,
tutorial videos available 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year, right on our website.
Our Customers
SolidCAM University Weekly
Webinars
SolidCAM’s large user base, with more than 19,000
seats, includes customers in the mechanical
manufacturing, electronics, medical, consumer
products, machine design, automotive and aerospace
industries, and in mold, tool & die and rapid
prototyping shops.
SolidCAM customers include small Job Shops,
medium-size Engineering and Manufacturing
companies, large Aerospace and Automotive
companies and technical education institutions.
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SolidCAM University runs weekly webinars for our
partners, customers and potential cutomers. We invite
you to join one of our upcoming SolidCAM webinars.
During our webinar demonstration you can interact
directly with the presenter and have your questions
answered.
www.solidcam.com/webinars
SolidCAM on Facebook
SolidCAM on YouTube
Join our Facebook page for daily posts in your News
Feed about SolidCAM News, iMachining Success
Stories, SolidCAM Professor Recordings, Upcoming
Webinars, Events and Product releases.
See powerful cutting videos of SolidCAM & iMachining
on our SolidCAM iMachining YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/SolidCAMiMachining
www.facebook.com/SolidCAM
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SolidCAM CNC
Technology Centers
The Perfect Place to Demonstrate the Power of
SolidCAM Software with Live Cutting
SolidCAM GmbH Technology
Center in Germany
Our major technology center is located at the
SolidCAM GmbH office in Schramberg, Germany.
All Milling, Turning and Mill-Turn technologies are
deeply checked and demonstrated on our latest CNC
machines:
▶▶ Hermle C30 5-Axis CNC Machine
▶▶ DMG NTX 1000 Mill-Turn Machine with Upper B-Axis,
Lower Turret and Sub-Spindle
All of our leading technologies, including the
revolutionary iMachining, Simultaneous 5-Axis and
advanced Mill-Turn, are tested in practical settings.
Customers and resellers, as well as participants of
our training and education, benefit greatly from this
practical experience.
Faster from the CAD model to the finished workpiece –
this is the motto of our Technology Center.
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SolidCAM USA Technology Center
The USA Technology Center is located at our SolidCAM
Inc. offices in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
A HURCO VM10i CNC Machine is used to demonstrate
the power of our Milling modules, enabling us to
show customers all of the benefits of revolutionary
iMachining, HSS, HSM, and more, in a shop floor style
environment.
A classroom setting for our customers is located right
next to the machine for practical training.
Perfect Testing for Our Latest
Technologies
Our latest technologies are tested and proven out
in-house at our worldwide technology centers.
Customers benefit from practical CNC training along
with software training.
Join Our LIVE Cutting Webinars
from our Technology Centers
Attend our Live-Cutting webinar events to see live the
power of iMachining 2D & 3D and our advanced MillTurn. Visit our website to register for these webinars.
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SolidCAM GmbH
Gewerbepark H.A.U. 36
78713 Schramberg
E-Mail: info@solidcam.de
Phone: +49 7422 2494-0
Geschäftsstelle Süd
83026 Rosenheim
Geschäftsstelle Nord
48477 Hörstel
Geschäftsstelle Ost
98527 Suhl-Friedberg
Geschäftsstelle West
67547 Worms
Geschäftsstelle Süd-Ost
92224 Amberg
SolidCAM Inc.
E-Mail: infonorthamerica@solidcam.com
Phone: +1 866-975-1115
SolidCAM Ltd.
E-Mail: info@solidcam.com
Phone: +972-5333-150
SolidCAM UK
E-Mail: info@solidcamuk.com
Phone: +44 1226 241744
SolidCAM France
E-Mail: info@solidcam.fr
Phone: +33-1-3935-7971
SolidCAM CZ
E-Mail: ivan.cimr@solidcam.cz
Phone: + 420 603-893-701
SolidCAM India
E-Mail: info.india@solidcam.com
Phone: +91 80 26678933
SolidCAM China
E-Mail: marketing.china@solidcam.com
Phone: +86 10 8599 7302
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E-Mail: info.japan@solidcam.com
Phone: +81 3 5733 8322
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E-Mail: info@solidcam.com.au
Phone: +61 400 622 133
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